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How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe
- May 6, 2026
Supermassive black holes lurk at the centers of massive galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Puzzlingly, supermassive black holes more than a billio...
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Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells
- May 6, 2026
A protein found only in microscopic tardigrades, one that allows them to survive extreme conditions like dehydration, can convey similar durability in...
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Green and yellow light guide newborn whitefish to safety—but warming waters cause issues
- May 6, 2026
How do minute fish larvae find their way in complex and dangerous environments? And what role do different light colors play in their journey? These q...
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A new way to read the universe could sharpen understanding of cosmic expansion and dark energy
- May 6, 2026
An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) has developed a new method that co...
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Data fusion provides a high-definition look at Mars' temperature maps
- May 6, 2026
In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) is our best bet for "living off the land" for a future Martian base, but tracking down those resources is no easy...
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Quantum geometry applied to light-based systems expands toolkit for topological photonics
- May 6, 2026
Quantum geometry describes quantum states in systems with changing system parameters, such as an electron spinning in a magnetic field whose direction...
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Carbon-free ferrocene alternative opens up new possibilities for future materials
- May 6, 2026
About 75 years ago, scientists accidentally synthesized a compound called ferrocene in which the iron (Fe) atom is sandwiched between two C5H5 rings—(...
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Casimir forces in twisted anisotropic gratings: A path to self-tuning nanophotonic systems
- May 6, 2026
A team of scientists from Skoltech and MIPT has investigated how the Casimir effect can be used to precisely control the angular orientation of nanost...
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DNA matches identify four more sailors from Franklin expedition
- May 6, 2026
Researchers have identified four more members of Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition, one of whom was the subject of great debate lasting for more tha...
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Aircraft measurements reveal surprisingly strong Southern Ocean biological productivity
- May 6, 2026
The biological productivity of the Southern Ocean in the summertime is substantially greater than many previous estimates have suggested, according to...
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DNA-guided CRISPR flips gene editing script, opening a new path for precise diagnosis and antivirals
- May 6, 2026
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming, Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at The Hong Kong University of Sci...
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Research manipulation mapped in new forensic scientometrics report
- May 6, 2026
The Forensic Scientometrics (FoSci) movement has published its first report, bringing together leading experts from across the research investigative...